Millions of kids and their families are affected daily by peanut allergies, even if they, themselves, don't have one. That's because food allergies -- including allergies to peanuts -- are on the rise, leading many schools and day-care centers to adopt peanut restrictions and peanut-free zones, and even to ban peanuts altogether. There is no known cure for these potentially life-threatening allergies, which is why education and awareness are key to keeping children with food allergies safe.

The new ARTHUR episode, "Binky Goes Nuts," and its companion educational guide, "Binky Goes Nuts: Understanding Peanut Allergies," aim to build an awareness of peanut allergies and give kids the tools they need to help their food-allergic friends. "Binky Goes Nuts" premieres on PBS KIDS GO! Friday, April 8, 2005, and encores Monday, May 9 (check local listings) during national Food Allergy Awareness Week (http://foodallergy.org/FAAW/faaw.html). In this episode, when Binky discovers that he's allergic to peanuts, he has so many questions: Will he be forced to live without Chinese food? Will he ever again be able to eat with his friends? And most importantly, will his mom ever calm down? Binky learns that the best way not to go nuts is to be well-informed, and to understand his allergy.

I'd love to get a copy of that Arthur episode for my DS. I'd even bet his teacher would show it in his class so the kids understand better why they can't bring in peanuts etc. Maybe I'll try contacting PBS and see. Thanks for letting us know about it. I had never heard of that episode before.

Hi and thanks for writing! We’re so glad you have such an interest in episode #910, “Binky Goes Nuts!” Unfortunately, the video is currently not for sale in stores. However, keep your eyes peeled! It has been high in demand and hopefully will be out soon. Until then, you are welcome to tape the episode right off your television for personal use (you may also use the video for educational purposes for up to one year after the broadcast date). The next airing date for “Binky Goes Nuts” is June 17th, so be sure you don’t miss it!

Some of you might have already received this email from Anaphylaxis Canada but I thought I'd pass it along for others who don't subscribe --

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Tune in to TVO, Thursday, June 2, at 5:00 pm for the episode of the popular kids television show, Arthur, when his friend Binky discovers that he is allergic to peanuts. It will be shown again on TVO on Thursday, June 17, at 5:00 pm.

Viewers may record the show for educational, non-commercial use, per PBS website,

I thought the Episode was really good.It was really educational how he thought the butterfly was the cause.Good Doctor showing him his reactions on his arm.
It was interesting how he had the nightmare and was saved by a Superhero.
I also liked that a another child had a milk allergy, so he was not alone.
I liked it very much and so did my Husband .If I had young children I would encourage them to watch the episode and tape it for themselves and their school etc.
Thanks for the notice. I edited my writing style some... It looked huge when I looked at it.
Kelly

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I told my 14 year old daughter, who had her first peanut reaction just a couple of months ago, about this Arthur episode. She still watches Arthur and she was so excited one morning when it came on, she came to tell me to come down to watch it with her! LOL.

Even though she thinks she's all grown up sometimes, she's still a kid She quite enjoyed the episode.

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